Description
A creamy, garlicky, and deliciously comforting dinner made in just 30 minutes! This garlic chicken gnocchi skillet is a one-pan meal that brings tender chicken, fluffy gnocchi, and a rich cream sauce together for a dinner you’ll love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Gnocchi:
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
For the Sauce:
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, simmer with gnocchi until tender. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix until heated through. Adjust seasoning and garnish with basil leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can swap the heavy cream for half-and-half.
- Be sure not to overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty bread for dipping into the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
